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citizenM San Francisco Union Square

Hotel in Union Square, San Francisco

Ideally set in San Francisco, citizenM San Francisco Union Square features a buffet breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property.

J
Johannes Unosson
From
Sweden
good service and good breakfast incl cheese the citicenM Concept
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,598 reviews
Price from
US$233
1 night, 2 adults

Geary Parkway Motel

San Francisco

Featuring 3-star accommodation, Geary Parkway Motel is set in San Francisco, 2.3 km from Baker Beach and 3.3 km from University Of San Francisco.

Y
Yaakov
From
Israel
The staff was amazing. Everthing we asked was fulfilled, e.g., additional blanket and additional chair. The sing was clogged and it was fixed very quickly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 109 reviews
Price from
US$214.92
1 night, 2 adults

ITH San Francisco Pacific Tradewinds Backpacker Hostel

Financial District, San Francisco

Featuring free WiFi and a shared lounge, ITH San Francisco Pacific Tradewinds Backpacker Hostel offers accommodation in San Francisco, 1 km from Union Square and 1.3 km from Moscone Center.

Z
Zeynel Abidin
From
Turkey
Great location, great breakfast, great hospitality, very clean place and lots of activities from bbq and taco Tuesday. Thanks asad for his hospitality. really enjoyed my stay and would love to come back.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 703 reviews
Price from
US$89.60
1 night, 2 adults

Charming in law Inner Sunset at UCSF

Sunset District, San Francisco

Charming in law Inner Sunset at UCSF is set in the Sunset District district of San Francisco, 5.6 km from San Francisco City Hall, 7.1 km from Lands End Lookout Visitor Center and 8.2 km from Oracle...

C
Christchurch (NZ)
From
South Africa
Excellent apartment and location - near bus station Great walking areas (Forest Knolls)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews
Price from
US$135
1 night, 2 adults

1br in quaint area, subway 12 mins to downtown, free EVcharge

San Francisco

Offering a garden and garden view, 1br in quaint area, subway 12 mins to downtown, free EVcharge is set in San Francisco, 7.7 km from San Francisco City Hall and 8.2 km from Lands End Lookout Visitor...

E
Eduard
From
United States
Everything was great! Thank you so much!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$125.10
1 night, 2 adults

Chapter San Francisco

Pacific Heights, San Francisco

Located in San Francisco and within 1.4 km of San Francisco City Hall, Chapter San Francisco features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

G
Gökhan
From
Turkey
Stayed 11 nights here, Great location, great hostel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,392 reviews
Price from
US$65
1 night, 2 adults

Timbri Hotel San Francisco, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel in Union Square, San Francisco

Ideally located in the centre of San Francisco, Timbri Hotel San Francisco, Curio Collection by Hilton offers air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a terrace.

D
Daniel
From
Australia
A beautiful hotel, great ammenities, the best bed, friendly staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,198 reviews
Price from
US$148.34
1 night, 2 adults

FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

Hotel in Theater District, San Francisco

Set in San Francisco, within 1.1 km of Union Square and 2 km of Moscone Center, FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill offers free WiFi.

J
John
From
Australia
Old build that was well renovated and had a clean modern feel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,607 reviews
Price from
US$84.55
1 night, 2 adults

Samesun San Francisco

Marina District, San Francisco

Featuring 3-star accommodation, Samesun San Francisco is set in San Francisco, 800 metres from Ghirardelli Square and 2.1 km from Alcatraz.

M
Michal
From
Slovakia
Location Garage and free parking Location again
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,349 reviews
Price from
US$125.11
1 night, 2 adults

Coventry Motor Inn

Hotel in Marina District, San Francisco

Coventry Motor Inn offers accommodation between the Golden Gate Bridge and Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco. Free WiFi and free covered parking are offered to guests.

S
Steven
From
France
Everythings was Perfect ! Clean and renovated room with fridge and coffee machine. Location Free Car Park with cards access. Close to beach, Fisherman's Wharf, downtown etc ...
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,130 reviews
Price from
US$176.61
1 night, 2 adults
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citizenM San Francisco Union Square

Hotel in Union Square, San Francisco

Ideally set in San Francisco, citizenM San Francisco Union Square features a buffet breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property.

J
Johannes Unosson
From
Sweden
good service and good breakfast incl cheese the citicenM Concept
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,598 reviews
Price from
US$233
1 night, 2 adults

Geary Parkway Motel

San Francisco

Featuring 3-star accommodation, Geary Parkway Motel is set in San Francisco, 2.3 km from Baker Beach and 3.3 km from University Of San Francisco.

Y
Yaakov
From
Israel
The staff was amazing. Everthing we asked was fulfilled, e.g., additional blanket and additional chair. The sing was clogged and it was fixed very quickly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 109 reviews
Price from
US$214.92
1 night, 2 adults

ITH San Francisco Pacific Tradewinds Backpacker Hostel

Financial District, San Francisco

Featuring free WiFi and a shared lounge, ITH San Francisco Pacific Tradewinds Backpacker Hostel offers accommodation in San Francisco, 1 km from Union Square and 1.3 km from Moscone Center.

Z
Zeynel Abidin
From
Turkey
Great location, great breakfast, great hospitality, very clean place and lots of activities from bbq and taco Tuesday. Thanks asad for his hospitality. really enjoyed my stay and would love to come back.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 703 reviews
Price from
US$89.60
1 night, 2 adults

Charming in law Inner Sunset at UCSF

Sunset District, San Francisco

Charming in law Inner Sunset at UCSF is set in the Sunset District district of San Francisco, 5.6 km from San Francisco City Hall, 7.1 km from Lands End Lookout Visitor Center and 8.2 km from Oracle...

C
Christchurch (NZ)
From
South Africa
Excellent apartment and location - near bus station Great walking areas (Forest Knolls)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews
Price from
US$135
1 night, 2 adults

1br in quaint area, subway 12 mins to downtown, free EVcharge

San Francisco

Offering a garden and garden view, 1br in quaint area, subway 12 mins to downtown, free EVcharge is set in San Francisco, 7.7 km from San Francisco City Hall and 8.2 km from Lands End Lookout Visitor...

E
Eduard
From
United States
Everything was great! Thank you so much!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$125.10
1 night, 2 adults

Chapter San Francisco

Pacific Heights, San Francisco

Located in San Francisco and within 1.4 km of San Francisco City Hall, Chapter San Francisco features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

G
Gökhan
From
Turkey
Stayed 11 nights here, Great location, great hostel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,392 reviews
Price from
US$65
1 night, 2 adults

Timbri Hotel San Francisco, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel in Union Square, San Francisco

Ideally located in the centre of San Francisco, Timbri Hotel San Francisco, Curio Collection by Hilton offers air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a terrace.

D
Daniel
From
Australia
A beautiful hotel, great ammenities, the best bed, friendly staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,198 reviews
Price from
US$148.34
1 night, 2 adults

FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

Hotel in Theater District, San Francisco

Set in San Francisco, within 1.1 km of Union Square and 2 km of Moscone Center, FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill offers free WiFi.

J
John
From
Australia
Old build that was well renovated and had a clean modern feel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,607 reviews
Price from
US$84.55
1 night, 2 adults

Samesun San Francisco

Marina District, San Francisco

Featuring 3-star accommodation, Samesun San Francisco is set in San Francisco, 800 metres from Ghirardelli Square and 2.1 km from Alcatraz.

M
Michal
From
Slovakia
Location Garage and free parking Location again
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,349 reviews
Price from
US$125.11
1 night, 2 adults

Coventry Motor Inn

Hotel in Marina District, San Francisco

Coventry Motor Inn offers accommodation between the Golden Gate Bridge and Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco. Free WiFi and free covered parking are offered to guests.

S
Steven
From
France
Everythings was Perfect ! Clean and renovated room with fridge and coffee machine. Location Free Car Park with cards access. Close to beach, Fisherman's Wharf, downtown etc ...
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,130 reviews
Price from
US$176.61
1 night, 2 adults
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Looking for a cheap hotel?

For those on a budget, these cheap and cheerful hotels still have a lot to offer, with most offering WiFi and convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties can be found in central locations and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find a number of options which feature a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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Enjoy breakfast in San Francisco and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,757 reviews

Well set in the centre of San Francisco, The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco provides air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

From US$263.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,583 reviews

Located in Central San Francisco, Orange Village Hostel is just 5 minutes’ walk from Union Square. A fully equipped kitchen and free WiFi access are featured at this hostel.

From US$114.86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,393 reviews

Centrally located in heart of San Francisco city centre, this luxury boutique hotel is 5 minutes’ walk from Union Square and 2 minutes’ walk from the American Conservatory Theater.

From US$293.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 543 reviews

Famed bars, an awe-inspiring crystal chandelier restaurant, a fitness area and a glass dome indoor pool are featured at this landmark Financial District Palace.

From US$499.44 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 665 reviews

This towering historic landmark on Nob Hill features a top-floor restaurant with beautiful views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge. Cable car stops are just outside the hotel.

From US$330.74 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 219 reviews

Located in downtown San Francisco, this hotel is 7 km away from the famous Golden Gate Bridge. University Club of San Francisco features multiple squash courts and rooms with free WiFi.

From US$252.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 217 reviews

Our downtown San Francisco hotel is within three blocks of the Moscone Center, Yerba Buena Gardens, and several museums.

From US$336.81 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,942 reviews

Situated in the heart of San Francisco's business and financial district, Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco features comfortable accommodation in a private club-like atmosphere.

From US$287.19 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,220 reviews

Conveniently located on San Francisco’s historic cable car route and adjacent to vibrant Union Square, Stratford Hotel offers contemporary rooms with free WiFi.

From US$195.08 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 5,264 reviews

This boutique Union Square hotel, located on the Powell Cable Car Line, is just 2 minutes' walk from cafes and shopping at Tiffany's, Macy's, Niketown and other popular Central San Francisco stores.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,674 reviews

This San Francisco hotel is located in Union Square, a 5-minute walk from the Powell Street cable car line. It offers an outdoor pool and rooms with an MP3 connection.

From US$246.29 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 277 reviews

The Inn at Union Square San Francisco is a sophisticated and unique San Francisco hotel retreat in the center of it all.

From US$259.22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,957 reviews

Situated in San Francisco, 200 metres from Union Square, Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel features accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

From US$328.74 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,594 reviews

Situated 2 minutes’ walk from Union Square and a classic Cable Car stop, this San Francisco hotel is in the heart of downtown San Francisco shops, galleries and restaurants.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,100 reviews

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel boasts a central location, just a 5-minute walk from shopping and dining in Union Square.

From US$109 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,717 reviews

Located in Downtown San Francisco, this boutique hotel is just 2 blocks from Union Square. It features an on-site restaurant, a cardio room, and spacious rooms with free WiFi.

From US$271.58 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,952 reviews

Adjacent to the landmark Dragon Gate in San Francisco's historic Chinatown, this hotel offers guest rooms with free WiFi and a 24-hour reception.

From US$253.17 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,026 reviews

Located in downtown San Francisco and just 5 minutes’ walk from Union Square, this charming hotel offers guest rooms with cable TV and free WiFi. Chinatown is 9 minutes' walk away.

From US$126.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,394 reviews

Located directly across from Chinatown’s Dragon Gate, The Urban offers accommodation in San Francisco. Free WiFi and free 24-hour coffee are offered to guests.

From US$134.18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,316 reviews

Located less than 2 minutes' walk from Union Square in San Francisco’s Theater District, Touchstone Hotel - City Center features free WiFi and an on-site local deli.

From US$170.38 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 991 reviews

Just 5 minutes’ walk to Union Square Park, this luxurious boutique hotel blends San Francisco Victorian décor with modern amenities like free WiFi in all rooms.

From US$230.69 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,518 reviews

Located in the heart of San Francisco, FOUND FOUND Hotel, San Francisco is 400 metres from FOUND Hotel, San Francisco and 800 metres from Moscone Center.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,245 reviews

This San Francisco hotel, built in 1913, mixes contemporary conveniences with historical design. The hotel features an on-site state-of-the-art recording studio and rooms with access to free WiFi.

From US$351.33 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,429 reviews

Offering French-inspired architecture, The Marker San Francisco, provides guests with an ideal city centre location just 7 minutes' walk to Union Square and is eco-friendly.

From US$340.15 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$233.46
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,349 reviews
very good location, very good staff, affordable price, very clean place
Guest review by
Rojan
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$253.17
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,952 reviews
The shower was great, very modern and powerful. The location was ideal for Chinese town and not too far to get taxi to pier for Alcatraz so was quite cheap. You can walk but it was very early when we left and had to be there at 8am. Bed was super comfy and there was a coffee maker in the room
Guest review by
Jade
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$338.98
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,754 reviews
We had a wonderful stay at Hotel Caza! The staff were lovely, our room was very clean and spacious with a lovely view of Alcatraz and the Joseph Conrad Park. Huge credit to the room cleaning staff who did a wonderful job on the room every day. The location is ideal , close to everything.We loved San Francisco and Hotel Caza and can't wait to be back!
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Anna
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$271.58
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,717 reviews
Great accommodation. Very clean, tidy and comfortable. Ideal location and far enough away from the Tenderloin District. We felt very safe. Great value for money. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Room was very well equipped and was very spacious.
Guest review by
Lukas
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$233.46
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,349 reviews
I really enjoyed my stay at this hostel. It’s in such a good location that feels very safe and is close to lots of good pubs/restaurants as well as lots of beautiful walking paths with ideal views of the city, Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz island. The staff were all really friendly and the rooms were very clean.
Guest review by
Delisser
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$185.32
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,635 reviews
It suited our budget. Excellent location...easy walk to Fishermans Wharf and Peir 39 and close to restaurants and bars on Columbus. Good public transport links. Hotel itself is old and the room we were in was small, but it was clean and comfortable. The shared amenities were spotlessly clean with plenty of liquid soap,shampoo, etc. The Reception staff were friendly and helpful. All in all, we enjoyed our stay and if visiting San Francisco again, would happily stay at the San Remo again.
Guest review by
Susan
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,392 reviews
Very friendly staff that helped my combine two booking so I could stay in the same room. Clean and comfy bed and a spotless common area (shower, lounge) Affordable especially for the location within San Francisco. Late checking is available to my knowledge.
Guest review by
Sebastian
Solo traveller